US man accused of plotting White House attack arrested

By Michael Hernandez</p> <p>WASHINGTON (AA) – Authorities apprehended a Georgia man Wednesday who allegedly sought to attack the White House and other federal buildings in Washington, D.C. </p> <p>Hasher Taheb, 21, is suspected of planning to use an anti-tank rocket and other explosives to attack the executive mansion and other &quot;targets of opportunity,&quot; U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia BJay Pak told reporters. </p> <p>Chris Hacker, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta field office, said Taheb was arrested on a tip from the community.</p> <p>The tip, that Taheb had become radicalized, was originally given to local law enforcement who contacted federal investigators last March. </p> <p>He has been charged with attempting to attack a federal building with an explosive following a nearly year-long undercover operation. </p> <p>The suspect was apprehended after attempting to trade his car in for guns and explosives, according to multiple reports which cited court documents that were not immediately available. </p> <p>Taheb allegedly made his plans known during meetings with a confidential informant and at least one undercover FBI agent. </p> <p>He allegedly told the informant he wanted to perform &quot;hijrah&quot; in reference to his desire to travel to Daesh-controlled territory. But because he lacked a passport, he instead chose to plot an attack within the U.S., mulling attacks on the White House and the Statue of Liberty.